Last week in class we learnt how the early settlers of New Zealand came by waka form Polynesia. We read about the different waka's that the Maori made and the different materials they used. We also read the legenf of Rata's wake. We then worked in teams to make our own waka's out of newspaper. Each group was given 30 sheets of newpaper, one roll of sellotape and 30 popsicle sticks. We then had 30 minutes to produce a waka which could hold one of our team members without collapsing, looked like a waka, had strong sides and base and was creative. Look at our wonderful creations.
Welcome to our class blog. We are a year 8 class and our teacher is Mrs Lee.We live in Richmond, Nelson which is near the top of the South Island of New Zealand.We hope you enjoy reading about our learning activities. We would love to read your comments.
24.2.13
Science
Last week in science we learnt about genetics and how we inherit our traits. This is us learning how to extract DNA from a strawberry.
Game of the Week
Simon Music Game - Test your memory by follwoing the pattern of lights and sounds for as long as you can. Post your score as a comment.
Word Challenge
For each of the following four words, come up with another English word that uses
all the same letters but in a different order.The four words you come up with must all rhyme with each other.
ONSET
NEWS
WRONG
HORNET
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17.2.13
Brainteaser of the Week
Rope Ladder
The rope ladder of a boat hangs over the side of the boat and just reaches the water. Its rungs are 20cm apart.
How many rungs will be under the water when the tide rises 1.2 metres?Answer
When the tide rises 1.2 metres, the boat and its ladder will also rise. So no rungs will be under the water.
Well Done to everyone who answered correctly. See me for a smiley face.
Thingdom Game
In science last week you learnt about traits that you have inherited and genes. Breed 'Things' in this game that will help you learn about genetic inheritance and selective breeding. Click on the link below to play the Thingdom Game.
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10.2.13
Welcome Back to 2013
Welcome back, a new school year has started here in New Zealand and Room 8 @ Wis has a whole new class of wonderful students. Check out our blog to see what we get up to Room 8 each week. We would love to here from you so feel free to add comments to our posts. If you are new to blogging check out the link below.
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